Providing "mega project" topsides facilities in deepwater Malaysia

Abstract

Description This paper describes the project management processes used to design and procure the topsides faci Kakap project. Gumusut-Kakap is a "mega-project" to be installed in Malaysian deepwater to produce up to 150,00 whilst injecting up to 220,000 bpd seawater and up to 300 MMscfd gas to the reservoir. The topsides fi class in scale. They will be supported on a new-build, moored semi-submersible, receiving product Interfaces between the topsides and the hull, the subsea systems and the export pipeline are complex a paper. The topsides execution strategy is aligned to the project's drivers: Safety, Technical Integrity, Ca Schedule and Cost. These drivers were enforced throughout the FEED phase which was executed in S and theDetailed Design phase which was transitioned to a Malaysian EPC contractor to facilitate d Schedule and Cost. The challenges, plans and learnings from this transition are described in the paper. The project management processes developed in Shell's deepwater projects g oup were adapted fc project and used to support the EPC contractor. Key processes implemented include: Design Management, Interface Management and Flawless Start-Up, enabled through key Information Techno processes and their customisation are described in this paper. The results presented in the paper will be applicable to mega-projects, especially those in areas develop The conclusions are: • Alignment of stakeholders on the project drivers is vital • Contractor capability is a key areas to address in transition planning and capability development • Project management processes need to be customised for the particular project The technical contribution of this paper is through: • Base plan for transitioning a design from a company center to the host country • Improved techniques for developing capability of key contractors • Enhanced tools for managing complex project interfaces. © 2008, International Petroleum Technology Conference.